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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1896
Page
11
Local society pages note a turbulent week with prominent residents and organizations showing shifting roles. The report cites repeated beatings of expectations and a wave of public interest in civic events, with key figures engaging in public debates and new parties forming across the town.
A lengthy report describes a week’s premier event with a full opening ceremony, notable attendees, and a diverse program. Leaders of the YM4 and local committees presided as guests toured exhibits, heard readings, and witnessed performances. The evening drew a large audience, with remarks highlighting community advancement and technological displays at the new Wing complex.
A lengthy society page notes numerous events. Picnics at Mozart Park, address by the Pingest Society, and birthdays like Ernest Kriger. Weddings are listed for several couples in Wheeling and surrounding towns. Attendees include local families, clubs, and clergy with dances, dinners, and charity balls shaping a busy social week.
Enthusiastic crowds gathered near Mount Royal Avenue as William Jennings Bryan arrived at the Baltimore & Ohio station. Despite a drenching shower and a taxing itinerary, Bryan spoke about McKinley and other topics, slashing through fatigue as he drew loud applause and questions before departing on the 11 o clock train to Washington.
William Jennings Bryan continued his Virginia drive on September 19, leaving Richmond for Washington. In Fredericksburg he spoke at the monument to Mary, mother of George Washington, praising motherhood and anti slander while noting the campaign unity with memories of Henry Clay and Patrick Henry.
A speaker venerates motherhood and recalls brutal county battles. He traces transformation from war to peace, praising veterans from both sides who now unite as one band. He mocks financiers, stresses real dollars for farmers, and urges voting for the Republican ticket this fall.
Sistersville WV September 19 The Bryan free silver club completed organization of a marching unit in Oleton’s Opera House forming four companies with more planned A new drum corps and outfits arrived to rival any in the county Members vow a hearty welcome to William J Bryan when he visits the area Eskey a Republican appeals for Bryan and free silver support
Romints Huier of Morgan county and John Henshaw of Berkeley county were endorsed as debt at large delegates to the legislature from the Seventh district by Republicans meeting at Martinsburg West Virginia on September 19. The district includes Berkeley Jefferson and Morgan counties and the two sound money Democrats were nominated to the ticket.
John A. Howard of Wheeling addresses about two thousand voters at Davis Theatre in Huntington on September 19. The large crowd includes many residents from nearby towns as part of the campaign mass rally.
Special to the Register Marietta Ohio September 19 Mrs W D Devol wife of a leading Muskingum Valley farmer was struck with paralysis this morning at her home a short distance from the city and dropped dead instantly
Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska spoke in Chicago on the Iséns of the campaign. His address was delivered before a large Republican tent at Harrison and Loomis, capacity 22,000, which was filled to capacity.
SPECIAL SALE OF FINE SHOES We are selling shoes lower in price than ever Ladies and Gentlemen 2.00 shoes are world beaters Men s Pine Patent Leathers hand sewn shoes at 3.00 DINGER S 28 Eleventh street Wheeling DETROIT EXCURSIONS VIA PENNSYLVANIA LINES September 1918 2d and MAC from Wheeling Round trip rate 6.10 via Cleveland For details apply to John G Tomlinson Ticket Agent Wheeling W Va Feather Mons Jarge tine cheap Newest Neckwear Vikings the latest styles Outside Knebings the nearest SWABACK
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